Letters | Cards and Willow Grande

Cat fan for Cards

I found myself reflecting on the UK-U of L rivalry after witnessing last Sunday's devastating injury to Louisville guard Kevin Ware. Having played and coached in earlier times and being an avid basketball fan, I can honestly say it was a sickening event to witness. However, the expressions, body language and emotions of the team were one of inspiration. Even more inspiring was the response of Kevin when he told the team he would feel better if they won the game!

I am an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan having earned my bachelor's and master's degrees and doctorate from the University of Kentucky. I must admit that I have taken joy from time to time when Louisville loses a contest, especially to my Wildcats. However, I found myself quietly encouraging the team the second half of the game. Perhaps Kentucky fans are a little more sensitive to the subject with the recent severe injury to UK's Nerlens Noel. But no one ever wants to witness such an injury to a student athlete. Perhaps it takes an event such as this to bring the things that are more important into perspective.

I believe there are many other Kentucky fans that feel as I do when this diehard bleeds blue Kentucky fan says "Go Cards... keep the national championship in the state!" We are pulling for you and pray for a speedy and healthy recovery for Kevin! And yes, before you get all teary-eyed, I will probably be yelling "kill the Cardinals" at the next UK-U of L game!

RUSS WALL

Murray, Ky. 42071

Hates Willow Grande

I am a lifelong Louisvillian, native born and raised in the Highlands. I take pride in my city and my neighborhood. I love our park system and use it for recreation on a weekly basis.

I, however, am not enamored by the plan to build an enormous apartment complex around the corner from my home.

The proposed Willow Grande monstrosity will be out of keeping with our Historic Neighborhood status and it certainly will not fit the Historic District aesthetic. In fact, it will require not only up-zoning but also seven waivers and six additional variances from the existing code. If allowed, it will set a precedence that any other developer will in future be able to point to as validation.

It will also be an eyesore throughout the entire construction process, not to mention noise pollution!

The 1400 Willow building already blocks the remaining view from the park facing side of my home and during the summer I have the treat of the industrial sounds of their enormous air conditioning units which I can hear from half a block away.

I would also like to point out the idiotic pretension of the name Willow Grande. The Highlands was one of the first neighborhoods to support the Keep Louisville Weird campaign and you expect us to accept something that belongs downtown?

It is a giant building that doesn't belong in our neighborhood.

MARGARET ADAMS

Louisville 40204

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Letters | Cards and Willow Grande

I found myself reflecting on the UK-U of L rivalry after witnessing last Sunday's devastating injury to Louisville guard Kevin Ware.